Our Client seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. The Assistant Finance Manager would ideally be a part qualified accountant who has strong attention to detail and has the ability to multitask. This is a newly created role reporting into the Finance Manager.
Duties of the Assistant Finance Manager include:
*Monthly reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, including stock, fixed assets, accruals and prepayments, debtor and creditor control accounts, VAT accounts, capital, and reserves.
*Control and reconciliation of stock accounting, including investigation and correct accounting treatment of stock adjustments
*Develop and maintain control and liaison with administration functions at all of the Company’s branches, ensuring compliance with company financial procedures.
*Monthly analysis of overheads for management accounts and year end audit purposes
*Reconciliation of intercompany current accounts and intercompany recharges
*Deputise for Financial Manager when necessary.
*Audit file preparation and liaising with the Company’s external auditors/accountants.
*VAT compliance
*Assist in Budget preparation.
*Regular reporting & maintaining of standing orders, direct debits, insurance costs, HP agreements, energy suppliers, Business rates, Fixed assets, and other reports.
*Identify areas of risks, suggest savings, help improving processes and implementing new and existing processes ensuring controls and best practices are in place.
*Taking calls and updating accounting system records.
*Support Accounts team/members to learn, develop and cover during their absence.
*Other ad hoc duties as and when required.
Requirements for the Assistant Finance Manager include:
*Part Qualified Accountant
*Strong communication skills
*Excel
*Strong attention to detail
*Able to work on own initiative as well as part of the team.
Hybrid working